NEET2022Physics-Electrostatics
NEET 2022 Physics Electric Field MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Two point charges −q and +q are placed at a distance of L, as shown in the figure. The magnitude of electric field intensity at a distance R (R >> L) varies as:
A
1/R⁴
B
1/R⁶
C
1/R²
D
1/R³
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
For a dipole, the electric field at a point far away (R >> L) varies inversely with the fourth power of the distance.
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